The best time to buy a dog will come when your child is four years old. Younger children do not walk steadily and can fall and pinch the puppy. Such babies are very emotional and can scream and cry, which can scare the puppy. 4-year-old child can already be accustomed to caring for the animal, feed, comb, play with the puppy in the ball.
When choosing a dog, it is important to make sure that the child does not have allergies to dog hair, because then you have to give the puppy, and this will cause trauma to your baby and dog.
What is the best breed of dog for a 4 year old child? In this we will understand.
1. Golden retriever is amazingly tolerant in the treatment of children with a dog. Loves active games in the air. Perfectly feels like in the village, and in the metropolis. A companion dog, she will make you company anywhere, without creating problems. Perfectly gives in to training. The owner of a long luxurious coat of golden color, requires everyday combing.
2. Labrador retriever-this dog just wants to please parents and small family members. She is kind and gentle. Very good-natured attitude to strangers, the maximum, what she is capable of, is to bark the stranger. But if she sees that the owner is in danger, she will always come to the rescue. The coat of this dog is short tightly to the body, does not require special care.
3. Irish setter is a vigorous dog with an ebullient character, sociable, affectionate. Knows how to play with children. The body of the dog is covered with thick wavy hair, very beautiful legs.
4.Velsh corgi is a stocky dog loves noisy games with children. Goodwill is one of the main virtues of this dog. This breed was bred as a shepherd, so even in the apartment conditions, it tries to collect the whole family together. The dog is like a chanterelle, the body is covered with thick, soft to the touch hair. The absence of a tail is a hereditary trait.
5. West Highland White Terrier is an obedient dog that easily learns new skills, is not inclined to aggression. Always seeks to please the owner. Snow-white dog hair requires careful grooming.
6. Schnauzer. There are several varieties of Schnauzers (Riesen Schnauzer, Mittelschnauzer, Zwergschnauzer) - this is a wonderful pet, loves family, trying to become a full member. Always obeys commands of the owner. Dogs of these breeds need trimming.
7. The Poodle. Also there are several sizes (large, medium, small and that). A friendly intelligent dog with very high intelligence. Poodles have an excellent curly or corded fur and need a periodic haircut.
8. Bichon Frize is a little fluffy dog. Extremely affectionate with children. Likes to be in the spotlight. Can live in the smallest apartment. Daily care of the coat is shown and it is better that professional masters do this.
9. Basset. At first glance, it may seem that this dog is always in sorrow, but it is worth it to be close to the child, as it immediately turns into a running and jumping creature. The body is covered with a short thick coat. Since the dogs of this breed have very long ears, they must be regularly cleaned.
10. Beagle-Smart, faithful and very clean dog easily get along in any family. Good gets along with the children. Behind the hair of the beetle does not require special care, you just sometimes wipe the dog with a damp cloth.
Any of the listed breeds of dogs will become the best friend for your child. Caring for the dog, your 4-year-old kid learns responsibility, accuracy and careful attitude to animals. And give lessons to this attitude to the animals the task of parents.